Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 v. State

— The respondents in these consolidated cases raised numerous issues regarding the constitutionality and applicability of Initiative 695 (1-695). The King County Superior Court held the initiative unconstitutional under article II, section 1(b); article II, section 19; and article II, section 37, of the Washington State Constitution. The State of Washington (State) and Intervenor $30 License Tab Initiative Campaign (the Campaign) appeal, contending that 1-695 is constitutional. We affirm the trial court for the following reasons.(1) Article II, section 19 has two requirements in its two…